HARDY PLANTS OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS 
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HARDY NATIVE DECIDUOUS TREES AND SHRUBS, continued 
MAGNOLIA ACUMINATA. Cucumber-Tree. A tall 
tree with spreading branches. In May and June, 
it bears many greenish yellow flowers which are 
followed by rosy red fruits about 3 inches long. 
2 to 3 feet_ 
3 to 4 feet_ 
4 to 6 feet_ 
MAGNOLIA MACROPHYLLA. Bigleaf Magnolia. 20 
to 60 feet. A symmetrical tree with stout, wide 
spreading branches forming a wide-topped head. 
Leaves very large, 20 to 3 0 inches long, 9 to 
10 inches wide, bright green above, silvery gray 
beneath. Elowers creamy white, fragrant, 10 to 
1 2 inches across. Fruit 2 to 3 inches long, rose- 
color. A beautiful and distinct hardy tree. 
6 to 12 inches_ 
3 to 4 feet_ 
MAGNOLIA TRIPETALA. Umbrella Magnolia. Im¬ 
mense white flowers and very large leaves. 
6 to 12 inches_ 
1 to 2 feet_ 
UNIT PRICE IN QUANTITIES 
EACH 1(> lOO 1,000 
$ .65 $ .55 $ .50 
.75 .65 .60 
.90 .80 .75 
.35 .25 .22 
.85 .75 
.35 .30 .27 
.45 .36 .34 
MALUS CORONARIA. Wild Sweet Crab. 15 to 35 
feet. A small tree with spreading spiny branches, 
forming a symmetrical round head. Leaves ovate 
or heart-shaped. Flowers very fragrant, pink or 
rose-color. Fruit yellow-green, fragrant, and 
waxy. Frequently used for making preserves. 
3 to 4 feet 
MYRICA CAROLINIENSIS. Northern Bayberry. 6 to 
.90 
.75 
12 inches 
NYSSA MULTIFLORA. Tupelo. 30 to 60 feet. A 
.30 
.24 
.22 
.20 
tree with slender, more or less pendulous 
branches, forming a round-topped crown. Leaves 
oval or obovate, the margins entire, dark green 
and shining, fading in autumn with gorgeous 
tones of red and scarlet. Fruit dark blue. The 
autumnal coloring of this shapely tree commends 
it to many planters. 6 to 1 2 inches_ .30 .24 
OSTRYA VIRGINIANA. American Hop Hornbeam. 
Slender tree; leaves oval, bright green, turning 
yellow in autumn: fruit clusters resembling hops. 
8 to 12 feet_ 1.75 1.50 
OXYDENDRUM ARBOREUM. Sourwood. Hand¬ 
some, hardy tree that succeeds well under varied 
conditions. Beautiful autumn foliage. 
1 to 2 feet 
.36 
.30 
.26 
.24 
2 to 3 feet 
.45 
.40 
.36 
.34 
3 to 4 feet 
.65 
.55 
.50 
.45 
4 to 6 feet 
1.00 
.90 
.80 
.75 
6 to 8 feet 
1.40 
1.25 
1.10 
1.00 
8 to 10 feet 
2.25 
2.00 
1.85 
10 to 12 feet 
3.75 
3.50 
3.25 
SATISEACTION GUARANTEED 
Our long experience in the nursery business should recommend 
your careful consideration before buying elsewhere. 
